TOPROL XL Reviews (METOPROLOL SUCCINATE)

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TOPROL XL  (METOPROLOL SUCCINATE):  This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.   FDA Approval Date: 1992-01-10 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 3  having elevated blood pressure light headed, with a small amount of confusion. the dosage given was 50mg. nonthing was explained to me whether or not i would have side effects or should i have side effects what to do. also should i have been given such a high dosage since i've never been on beta-blockers before? the triage dr. put me on them for a week. i will see him 7/2/01. i have taken them for 4 days and i donot want to take anymore. please feel free to give me some input. should toprol-xl be the first choice for a elevated blood pressure? F 45 4 days
6/29/2001
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 3  high blood pressure indigestion, aniexty, tiredness I've only been on Toprol-xl for 6 days and my blood pressure is still 160/100, it was as high as 170/106, so I guess it's working I don't like the way I feel especially the the aniexty attacks, I'm not sure if it's the medication or concern about having high blood pressure for the first time in my life. Has anyone else had a problem with aniexty? F 52 6 days
7/4/2001
 5  High Blood Pressure No side effects On the medication for 6 weeks now; began at 50mg each night then to 100mg each night. B/P dropped from 150/100 to 110/70 consistently. M 58 6 weeks
7/6/2001
 1  blood pressure My side affects were aniexty, tiredness , shortness of breath and slight loss of balance. I took this medicine for almost two months @ 25mg nightly. What can be done to flush this durg from my system? M 47 45 days
7/6/2001
 4  mitral valve prolapse with pvc's I feel like I'm not as aware of my self or like an out of my body feeling most of the time. This was worse when I was on 50mg. I would like some information about cutting my 25mg pill in fourths but it is extended release so I dont know if it is safe. I am trying to reduce the strength gradually. F 29 8 months
7/9/2001
 5  Severe Migraines I have been very tired I haven't had a migraine in a week. I was getting them 3-5 times per week. What a relief! F 22 1 weeks
7/16/2001
 3  hypertension & migraine tired, rashed and confusion F 39 1 days
7/26/2001
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 5  Had a ventricular tach. episode No side effects, except (maybe) hair loss. I take 100mg, once a day. Been doing so for 2 years. M 45 2 years
8/11/2001
 4  a fib fatigue, some chest pain at first I recently found out I am pregnant and need to know if I can continue taking Toprol (50mg) F 31 1 years
8/12/2001
 1  my husband took toprol for 3yrs.. my husband took toprol after his heart attack...they did not operate on him....he was just put on medication....toprol...lipitor (spell) and aspirin...and he did fine....BUT....as the first year went on...i noticed....he was becoming a different person....and NOT a good one at that....i thought perhaps having a heart attack you look at life in a different way....BUT he was in a DARK place....very moody...mood swings....depressed.....always on the EDGE...talked about not wanting to live....not the same person AT ALL..my husband is a very caring person loved his 2 daughters would do ANYTHING for anyone give the shirt off his back to a stranger...would walk through FIRE for his family...never depressed in the 25yrs of our marriage..and we went through hard times together i had cancer 14yrs ago and our money flow was very very bad he is self employed so its very hard ...u just cant take off work etc etc etc..long story short.....last october 2000 he had chest pains...went to hospital...not a heart attack but many blocks in the heart.....had 6 (six) by passes in dec of 2000....he is OFF the toprol and is on aspirin....lopressor 50mg and he is BACK to his OLD self! but...he didnt realize and still doesnt recall HOW bad his mental state was those few years he was on the toprol...please be aware of this side effect..the medication may help your body...but NOT YOUR HEAD please please please .....be careful and stay in tune to your body...and tell your spouse or a friend...because you dont realize this is happening to you....it almost cost us our marriage.....good luck and stay well.. M 55 3 years
8/17/2001
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 3  I am not sure why I am taking this so far the only side affect that I have is a swelling of my body. I really don't think I need to be on it. If I find other side affects I will stop taking it. F 47 9 days
8/18/2001
 1  heart skips, blood pressure anxiety, confusion, depression, fatigue Worked well on what it was supposed to do, I just couldn't handle the side effects. M 44 6 days
8/23/2001
 3  Angio Plasti Feburary 01 Fatique, dizziness, hot flashes, tingling in legs and arms at times. Blood pressure stays between 114/75 and 160/85 however don't like side effects. M 55 8 months
8/26/2001
 3  palpitations Tiredness,fatigue,some bloating and weight gain, erection difficulty. M 42 3 months
8/31/2001
 1  Hypertension Weight gain, stomach aches, extreme bloating, dry mouth, drying up of cervical mucus, hormone inbalance (lack of menses), irritibility, fatigue, nausea Ive been on this for almost 2 months and I have experienced nothing but effects, and my blood pressure has not been substantially lowered. F 41 60 days
3/8/2002
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 5  hypertention none lowered my pulse at resting and during exercise F 50
4/19/2002
 2  hyperthyroidism It worked only slightly, but provided no real relief. After three weeks I developed pronounced acne near high sebaceous skin areas. It began to clear up only two weeks after I discontinued use. Toprol-XL is supposed to be far superior to plain Metoprolol because T-XL is timed release. Perhaps; but I really don't think this makes it work 10 times as much as metoprolol. I have tried both. If you can handle taking plain metoprolol 3-4 times a day, you can still save a bundle. Of course, in America we are forced to pay 20 times what the same medicines cost in Europe. I travel often to Europe in my business and started getting all my prescription medication there. It has my U.S. physician so worked up, he may have to go on Toprol-XL himself for hypertension. I hope it works out for him. M 35 2 weeks
5/1/2002
 4  hypertension, SVT Only severe withdrawl if you forget to take the medication Very good drug. However in order for it to control my blood pressure my cardiologist had to put me on 400mg/day!! That is such a high dose. But it seems to be the only thing to work. F 23 4 years
5/16/2002
 3  hypertension Afte 1 month of taking Toprol, am experiencing daily fatigue, memory loss, difficulty doing simple math problems, inabilty to acheive orgasm, joint pain. My blood pressure is reduced (180/100 down to 135/70). I do not get as angry or irritated as before, but feel emotionally flat and depressed. Male doctors do not appreciate the impact on ones sex life. This is an extraordinarily negative thing thrown into my marriage. F 47 30 days
6/28/2002
 3  borderline hypertension dizziness, numbness of fingers and toes, also auditory hallucinations and short-term memory problems, lassitude, weight gain Toprol did bring down my blood pressure from 150/90 to 135/75, and I'm still taking it. Some of the side effects have become less severe, either that or I'm just getting used to them! The weight gain is my most serious complaint at this point; I've cut my calorie intake considerably since noticing the weight gain, but have put on almost 10 pounds in 4 months. F 59 4 months
7/14/2002
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TOPROL XL  (METOPROLOL SUCCINATE):  This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.   FDA Approval Date: 1992-01-10 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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